WPCNR RINGSIDE. From Northeast Promotions. October 27, 2005: Northeast Promotions that has brought pro boxing back to the County Center in White Plains will be staging their third night of the Sweet Science on Wednesday November 23, 2005 with a Holiday Spectacular Fan Appreciation Night.
Why Can't They Have Inning Girls In Baseball? Details on the November Card follow. Photo of County Center Ring Girl by WPCNR Sports Archive.
Joey "Mr. Rios" stands in corner awaiting count out of his last opponent in February at the County Center. Rios will be returning to action after a arm injury. Photo, WPCNR Sports Archive.
In the co-feature, The Bronx, NY’s own Joey Rios (10 – 0 5KO’s) will be taking on formidable opponent Jefferson Rodriguez (20 – 6 19KO’s) Columbia. Rios, will be facing his toughest test yet as a pro, when he battles Columbian Jefferson Rodriguez in an 8 round Junior Welterweight match-up. Rios has displayed the skills and popularity to become a big time player in the Junior Welterweight division.
White Plains Ann Marie Saccurato, left, in action in August at the County Center in a brutal match with Belinda Laracuente, right. Photo, WPCNR Sports Archive.
Also featured will be White Plains, NY’s Ann Marie Saccurato who will be taking on Liz Drew (9 – 8 2KO’s) Troy, MO in an 8 Round Junior Welterweight female bout. Saccurato looks to rebound after losing a close split decision in a sensational fight last August 26, 2005 against Belinda Laracuente.
Headlining the 7 bout card will be Danbury, CT’s Delvin Rodriguez (16 – 1 – 1 9KO’s) taking on crafty veteran Virgil McClendon (22 – 5 8KO’s) Columbus, OH in an 8 Round Welterweight bout. Delvin is coming off a vicious first round knockout over Luther Smith which was featured live on ESPN’s “Friday Night Fights” this past August 5, 2005. Rodriguez is consistently, fight after fight, showing the boxing community that he is a powerful force to be reckoned with.
Four young top prospects will fill up the under card featuring Curtis Jones (2 – 0 – 1 2KO’s) Brooklyn, NY, Nationally ranked amateur Carlos Small St. Louis, MO, Ray Dominguez Bronx, NY and the pro debut of the # 1 ranked U.S. Amateur Heavyweight Tony Grano who now resides in White Plains.
Doors open at 7:00 PM, first fight will be at 8:00 PM. Tickets will be $75.00 ringside, $40.00 Reserved, and $25.00 General Admission, available at the Westchester County Center and all Ticket Master Outlets.
For More Information please call the Westchester County Center at 914.995.4050 or Raul Gonzalez (Event Coordinator) at 845.255.4900
The CitizeNetReporter and the Northeast Promotions Ring Girls. Three great reasons to go to the Friday night fights. Photo, WPCNR Sports Archive.
The Ring. Westchester County Center. As the Crowd Begins to gather. Photo, WPCNR Sports Archive.
